Is there a reason that I get sad to the point of sometimes crying when I drink alone lately? It doesn't usually happen when I'm having a few beers at home, but it's started happening recently. It doesn't happen at all when I'm around someone or multiple people either.
What's going on, /r9k/? I know you guys aren't all psychologists, but can someone at least offer a theory?
I just want to clarify that I am 19, and I am not an alcoholic by any means, if those factors help in answering.
>>28449602
What exactly do you get sad about when drunk?
>>28449602
>get drunk
>feel good
>the next two days feel horrible depressed
this is why I stopped drinking, made depression even worse
Alcohol is a depressant that's why
>>28449635
Well, generally low self-esteem and perceived low academic ability. Height also plays a factor.
I'm insecure about this stuff, but I don't feel insecure about it when I'm sober. Even drunk, I normally feel fine and have a good time listening to music. Lately, the sadness and crying have started, though. I don't know why.
>>28449657
Yeah, but it hasn't had this effect on me since I first got drunk at 16.
>>28449602
Because alcohol is suicide and your body knows it. Even with your mind trying to ignore it.
It deplets dopamine, meaning more is needed to get more dopamine. But you stop and cry instead, that is just how it works.
You're crashing after the initial surge of dopamine so you try to drink more, but more alcohol doesn't trigger more dopamine.
